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Gov. Christie aims to halt N.J. Transit payouts

NEWARK, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie aims to eliminate New Jersey Transit's practice of paying out for unused vacation and sick time. The agency paid out almost $3.6 million in unused vacation pay to 722 current and retired employees, plus paid sick time cash-outs for 1,743 last year, according to a newjerseynewsroom.com story.

The decision was a win for disability rights activists who pressed WMATA officials to avoid companies such as Uber, because they lack vehicles with wheelchair-ramps and have been sued for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The agency was able to send five vehicles for the transport of 10 wheelchair passengers from a medical facility in Corpus Christi, Texas to a shelter in San Antonio. They are also offering free passes and travel training to those people that are in shelters in Austin.